2 / D VITÉYA - YÄMA - SÄDHANA by taking shelter of Bhagavän’s lotus feet, attain the treasure of the most elevated prema. This Text 15 is the fourth verse of catuù-çloké Bhägavata, and it describes sädhana-bhakti, the means for obtaining the abovementioned supreme goal. Direct following, or anvaya, means to accept the rules of sädhana-bhakti with a favourable mood. The word vyatireka is used in regard to avoiding those actions that are unfavourable and that cause obstacles in obtaining the desired goal. The path of sädhana is known as abhidheya (the process). In other words, that instruction which is obtained from the scriptures through direct interpretation (abhidhä-våtti) is known as abhidheya. This is described in this Text. Sädhana-bhakti, which is none other than abhidheya, is not dependent on time, place, performer or circumstance. The duty of all living entities is to perform sädhana-bhakti in all places, at all times and under all circumstances. The sädhaka should inquire and hear from the spiritual master about sädhana-bhakti. In this Text the confidential meaning of “direct” and “indirect” indicates the union (saàyoga) and separation (vipralambha) found in Vrajendra-nandana Çyämasundara’s amorous pastimes (çåìgära-rasa) with His most beloved vraja-sundarés. To deceive the conditioned living entities, all these priceless jewels are kept well protected in a box that the jïänés and aiçvarya-bhaktas are unable to open. That guru who is adept at relishing the rasa of Vraja displays its contents only to his qualified disciples.
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